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Fig Leaf Cordial

A recipe from the Towpath Cookbook.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 113

Ingredients
  

  • 10 fig leaves rinsed
  • 2 liters fresh water
  • 180 grams of sugar
  • The peels and juice of two lemons

Method
 

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce by half; it should take between 25 and 45 minutes.
  2. Strain the liquid and funnel into a bottle. Let cool, cap, then refrigerate until ready to serve. It should last a few weeks in the fridge.